3 International Stocks for Retirees

It's important to stick with what you know when it comes to investing. U.S retirees buying only U.S. stocks makes sense with that in mind. However, a whole world of international stocks awaits investors willing to venture outside the United States. There are risks, of course, but there are also opportunities.

We asked three of our Foolish investors to each put forth an international stock that would be well suited for a retiree's portfolio, safety being the watchword. Here's why retirees should consider Unilever (NYSE: UL), Public Joint-Stock Company Mobile TeleSystems (NYSE: MBT), and Sanofi (NYSE: SNY).

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